The Mellor Family Foundation
The Mellor Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Laguna Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $212.
The Mellor Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mellor Family Foundation gave $27K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,500
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,944
- +37.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- California (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mellor Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Princeton University ($10K). Together the top 9 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mellor Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2023) to $56K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Harbor Day Endowment Corporation Corona Del Mar, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Alpine Academy Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $3,000 |
| Orange County Community Foundation Inc Paoli, IN | General Support | $2,500 |
| Soul Shepherding Irvine, CA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Estancia High School Softball Booster Costa Mesa, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Irvine Childrens Fund Irvine, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Noble Viking Charities Newport Beach, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
| Patricks Purpose Foundation Newport Beach, CA | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $14,988 | $34,050 | $26,500 | 9 | $26,500 | $212 | $844 |
| 2023 | $19,062 | $56,980 | $28,633 | $21,500 | 10 | $21,500 | $24,907 | $262 |
| 2022 | $15,430 | $60,693 | $46,775 | $40,000 | 13 | $40,000 | $23,922 | $148 |
| 2021 | $25,723 | $4,010 | $49,968 | $45,000 | 13 | $45,000 | $10 | $2,770 |
| 2020 | $71,681 | $213,940 | $61,810 | $56,000 | 15 | — | $97,642 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mellor Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $844 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mellor Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Mellor Rye
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diane Mellor Liljestrom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James R. Mellor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James R. Mellor Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Suzanne S. Mellor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Mellor Family Foundation
How much does The Mellor Family Foundation give each year?
The Mellor Family Foundation gave $27K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 10 grants.
What is The Mellor Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mellor Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,944, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mellor Family Foundation give grants?
The Mellor Family Foundation's top state is California, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (38%) and Utah (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (2 grants) and Newport Beach, CA (2 grants).
Does The Mellor Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Mellor Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mellor Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mellor Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Princeton University ($10,000), Harbor Day Endowment Corporation ($5,000) and Alpine Academy ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What is The Mellor Family Foundation?
The Mellor Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in Laguna Beach, CA.
How much is The Mellor Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Mellor Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $844 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Mellor Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mellor Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6644335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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